Coal plants in mix for Coalition's electricity guarantee but Victoria attacks new bid

Victoria says Trevor St Baker's $6bn plan for two new coal power plants proof scheme designed to boost fossil fuels

A mix of coal power plants, pumped hydro and gas-fired power have been presented to the federal government as options for its program to underwrite new electricity generation.

But an ambitious $6bn plan by power baron Trevor St Baker for two new coal power plants has been criticised by the Victorian energy and environment minister, Lily D'Ambrosio, who said the bid proved the scheme was designed to boost fossil fuels.